# KX52SWU — MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS MOT History & Vehicle Check

KX52SWU is a Blue MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS, Petrol (1598cc), first registered 2002-09-12. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for KX52SWU — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | KX52SWU |
| Make | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | A-CLASS |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1598cc |
| First registered | 2002-09-12 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2018-12-14 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 16
- Passes: 12
- Fails: 4
- Pass rate: 75%
- Total defects recorded: 34

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-11 17:20:00 | PASSED | 103,149 MI | 2018-12-14 00:00:00 |
| 2016-12-15 13:35:24 | PASSED | 88,632 MI | 2017-12-14 00:00:00 |
| 2016-12-15 12:01:30 | FAILED | 88,632 MI | — |
| 2015-08-31 09:50:14 | PASSED | 78,581 MI | 2016-08-30 00:00:00 |
| 2014-07-01 12:47:14 | PASSED | 72,358 MI | 2015-06-30 00:00:00 |
| 2014-06-30 15:30:18 | FAILED | 72,357 MI | — |
| 2013-06-29 11:40:19 | PASSED | 59,448 MI | 2014-06-28 00:00:00 |
| 2012-06-06 15:36:05 | PASSED | 51,735 MI | 2013-06-05 00:00:00 |
| 2011-06-01 10:59:48 | PASSED | 44,225 MI | 2012-05-31 00:00:00 |
| 2011-06-01 10:59:48 | FAILED | 44,225 MI | — |
| 2010-07-08 08:49:58 | PASSED | 36,866 MI | 2011-07-07 00:00:00 |
| 2010-07-08 08:49:58 | FAILED | 36,866 MI | — |
| 2009-05-19 08:56:00 | PASSED | 29,831 MI | 2010-05-18 00:00:00 |
| 2008-07-04 15:06:28 | PASSED | 26,676 MI | 2009-07-10 00:00:00 |
| 2007-07-06 12:46:26 | PASSED | 24,144 MI | 2008-07-10 00:00:00 |
| 2006-07-11 17:23:34 | PASSED | 21,889 MI | 2007-07-10 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2017-12-11 17:20:00 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: front brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S AND O/S (3.7.B.3)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

**2016-12-15 13:35:24 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- ADVISORY: Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- ADVISORY: EML on dash

**2016-12-15 12:01:30 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- ADVISORY: Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- ADVISORY: EML on dash
- FAIL: Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

**2015-08-31 09:50:14 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

**2014-07-01 12:47:14 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside rear tyre

**2014-06-30 15:30:18 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside rear tyre

**2012-06-06 15:36:05 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2011-06-01 10:59:48 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

**2010-07-08 08:49:58 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- USER ENTERED: Front tyres wearing at edges.

**2010-07-08 08:49:58 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- PRS: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- PRS: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- USER ENTERED: Front tyres wearing at edges.

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for KX52SWU is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/KX52SWU. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.